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Can you be struck by thunder?

No, as based off the definition of thunder: Noun: A loud rumbling or crashing noise heard after a lightning flash due to the expansion of rapidly heated air. It is lightning that you would be struck by. Theoretically you could be hit by the waves caused by the rapid expansion but that would be the equivalent of saying you were hit not with a grenade but with the explosion of it when that is the nature of the cause to start.


Why do we see lightning first and then followed by thunder?

Lightning and thunder are phenomena that happen simultaneously but are observed at different times due to the difference in speed of light and sound. Light travels faster than sound, so we see the lightning flash first and then hear the thunder that follows it later.


A person will see a flash of lightning before they hear the thunder that goes with it because?

Light travels faster than sound, so the light from the lightning reaches our eyes almost instantly, whereas the sound of thunder takes longer to reach our ears because it travels slower. This difference in speed results in the flash of lightning being seen before the accompanying thunder is heard.


What would it mean if you saw the flash of lightning and heard the roar of thunder at the same time?

Seeing lightning and hearing thunder at the same time indicates the lightning strike is occurring nearby. The speed of light is faster than sound, so if you witness them simultaneously, it suggests the lightning is very close. Take immediate precautions, as this situation poses a significant risk of being struck by lightning.


Is thunder heard before you see lightning?

No, lightning is seen before thunder is heard. The speed of light is faster than the speed of sound, so light from the lightning reaches us first, followed by the sound of thunder a few seconds later.

Related Questions

What is the The loud crashing noise heard after a flash of lightning?

Thunder


What is said Loud noise heard after lighting?

The loud rumbling noise after a lightning flash is called thunder.


Can you be struck by thunder?

No, as based off the definition of thunder: Noun: A loud rumbling or crashing noise heard after a lightning flash due to the expansion of rapidly heated air. It is lightning that you would be struck by. Theoretically you could be hit by the waves caused by the rapid expansion but that would be the equivalent of saying you were hit not with a grenade but with the explosion of it when that is the nature of the cause to start.


The clap of a thunder was heard 4 seconds after the flash of lightning was seen If the air temperature was 28 degree celsius how far was the lightning?

the lightning was 0.8 miles away.


How is thunder produced and how far away does the lightning strikes if the thunder is heard 15 seconds after the lightning is seen?

Thunder - is the result of a lightning flash. The flash causes the surrounding air to move away from the source at 300 metres/second. An approximate calculation for the relationship between the lightning flash to hearing the thunder, is 5 seconds per mile.


In Banner in the Sky what was causing the rumbling they heard?

it was an avalange


How far can an elephants rumbling sound be heard by other elephants?

4Km


What kind of lightning has no definite shape but is a bright flash that lights up the sky?

Heat lightning is a type of lightning that appears as a bright flash in the sky but does not have a clearly defined shape. It is usually seen from a distance and is not accompanied by thunder because it occurs too far away for the sound to be heard.


Is thunder heard before the flash of lightning?

not if you are standing far enough away and not at all the sound of the lightning is thunder but if you were standing directly underneath it the sound would come at the exact moment of the light


Why is not dangerous if you hear thunder long after you see the flash of lightning?

It is not dangerous because sound travels at a slower speed than light. When you see the flash of lightning, the storm is typically far enough away that the lightning poses no immediate threat. If thunder is heard long after the flash, it indicates that the storm is moving away from your location.


Why do we see lightning first and then followed by thunder?

Lightning and thunder are phenomena that happen simultaneously but are observed at different times due to the difference in speed of light and sound. Light travels faster than sound, so we see the lightning flash first and then hear the thunder that follows it later.


What is the medical term meaning rumbling sound heard on auscultation usally caused by thick secretions or contractions of airways?

Rhonchi are rumbling sounds generated by thick secretions in the lungs.